350 — Coral medium
Reds family#D43434
DMC 350 — Coral medium — has hex #D43434 and RGB 212, 52, 52. This medium, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 350
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Vermillion
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 350
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 350 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 350 (Coral medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 350
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 350
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 350 (Coral medium) sits a hair from DMC 3801 (Christmas Red light) (ΔE 2.98) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 350 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Coral medium turns up.
DMC 350 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 350.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D350, Diamond Drills USA DMC350. A kit legend or drill bag marked 350 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 350
DMC threads that pair well with 350, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC350 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 350
Known as Coral medium, DMC 350 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. It has a vibrant and steady feel that suits ladybug designs and barn scenes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tomato patterns or roses for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 350 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 350 is Coral medium — a medium red thread (hex #D43434, RGB 212, 52, 52). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 350?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 350 (Coral medium) is Anchor 46 (Christmas Red Light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1098 (Red, 88%) and Anchor 9046 (Christmas Red Bright, 87%).
Which DMC threads are close to 350?
The closest DMC threads to 350 are 3801 Christmas Red light (ΔE 2.98), 606 Burnt Orange-Red (ΔE 4.61), and 900 Burnt Orange dark (ΔE 4.84). These are useful substitutes when 350 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 350 good for?
DMC 350 (Coral medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 350.
What fabric color works best with DMC 350 (Coral medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 350 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 350?
No. DMC 350 (Coral medium) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 350?
Diamond Dotz D350 and Diamond Drills USA DMC350 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 350 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 350?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Rainbow Gallery S819 Coral (93%), Bella Lusso 0764 Tomato (92%), Appleton 625 Flamingo (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.